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Max Birke

Global 2026

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Germany

3 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

General Practice

Credit & Leveraged Finance

Energy Transition

Infrastructure

Liability Management and Capital Solutions

Private Equity

Real Estate

Restructuring and Special Situations

Career

Dr. Max Birke joined Sullivan & Cromwell in 2004 and became a partner of the Firm in January 2011. A member of the Firm’s German Law Practice Group, Dr. Birke advises on a wide range of financing matters and capital markets matters, as well as in M&A and real estate transactions.

Personal

Universität Mainz, Dr. iur., 2005; State of Hamburg, 2. State Exam, 2002; The University of Chicago Law School, LL.M., 1999; Universität Trier, 1. State Exam, 1998

Bar Admissions:

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

New York

Languages:

English

German

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Germany

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Max Birke of Sullivan & Cromwell advises well-known financial investors and corporate borrowers on complex financing transactions. As an important member of his law firm's far-reaching global network, Birke is frequently active in multi-jurisdictional deals, including M&A financings and revolving credit facilities.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Max Birke is very instrumental. He is technically good and calm under pressure.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
Max Birke is exceptionally reliable, creative, trustworthy and dedicated. He is an extension of our commercial vision.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
He is very service-oriented.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

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